CVE-2008-3175: Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Des

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3175 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting brightstor arcserve backup, desktop management suite, arcserve backup for laptops and desktops. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops 11.0 through 11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted message that triggers a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	14.4% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2008-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadcom · ca

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-01 14:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom brightstor arcserve backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1 · 11.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brightstor-arcserve-backup || rpm -q brightstor-arcserve-backup || brightstor-arcserve-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brightstor-arcserve-backup sudo apt install brightstor-arcserve-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo apt-mark hold brightstor-arcserve-backup

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list brightstor-arcserve-backup sudo dnf downgrade brightstor-arcserve-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo dnf versionlock add brightstor-arcserve-backup

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

broadcom desktop management suite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1 · 11.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop-management-suite || rpm -q desktop-management-suite || desktop-management-suite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison desktop-management-suite sudo apt install desktop-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo apt-mark hold desktop-management-suite

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list desktop-management-suite sudo dnf downgrade desktop-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop-management-suite

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ca arcserve backup for laptops and desktops DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.0 · 11.1 · 11.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops || rpm -q arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops || arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops sudo apt install arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo apt-mark hold arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops sudo dnf downgrade arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add arcserve-backup-for-laptops-and-desktops

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ca brightstor arcserve backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.0 · 11.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brightstor-arcserve-backup || rpm -q brightstor-arcserve-backup || brightstor-arcserve-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brightstor-arcserve-backup sudo apt install brightstor-arcserve-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo apt-mark hold brightstor-arcserve-backup

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list brightstor-arcserve-backup sudo dnf downgrade brightstor-arcserve-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add brightstor-arcserve-backup

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ca protection suites DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2 · 3.0 · 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy protection-suites || rpm -q protection-suites || protection-suites --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison protection-suites sudo apt install protection-suites=<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo apt-mark hold protection-suites

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list protection-suites sudo dnf downgrade protection-suites-<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo dnf versionlock add protection-suites

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-3175?

brightstor arcserve backup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; desktop management suite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; arcserve backup for laptops and desktops: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3175 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3175 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-3175 affect?

CVE-2008-3175 affects brightstor arcserve backup, desktop management suite, arcserve backup for laptops and desktops. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops 11.0 through 11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted message that

How urgent is CVE-2008-3175?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

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